Laughter Benefits Charities and You

More comedians are giving back. A few weeks ago, Jay posted about the "Purpose Driven Comedy Show" in an effort to shame the rest of us. Well, we were shamed, but that probably isn't the reason we are seeing more charity shows produced by local comedians in the area. Personally, I don't like to give, I like to take, but that shouldn't stop you from laughing at these important causes.

"Cry Laughing" Comedy Benefit
Supporting the Sintia Mesa Foundation

Four DCC4N favorites, Kojo Mante, Mike Way, Erin Jackson and Jason Weems come together for a night of great fun and big laughs at the DC Improv, on Saturday, April 26, 2008. Two shows in the DC Improv Lounge at 8 PM and 10:30PM. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 25, 2008 for $25. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 202-296-7008 or visit the DC Improv website.

Stand-Up for Obama Fundraiser Show
Supporting Barack Hussein Obama

Pulling double duty in the charity olympics, Erin Jackson joins Tim Miller, Jimmy Meritt and Jermaine Fowler in raising money to support one of the presidential candidates. One show only: Friday, April 18 at 7:30pm at the Comedy Spot. Tickets are $15. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 703-294-5233 or visit the Comedy Spot website. Read more!

DC Comedy Gets Respect! The Onion Gives It...

Previously this blog reported the Onion AV Club was to come to The Bomb Shelter for research for "some kind of article." All we knew was that the show was packed and John McBride gave the longest interview of his life (he gets interviewed a lot). So with bated breath we waited to see what would become of The Bomb Shelter's brush with fame. Well it came today in the form of a a sweeping, half page article (In this business, a half page article IS "sweeping") mentioning more than a few shows and more quotes from superstars Seaton Smith and Erin Jackson and even mentions this blog and our very own Mr. Jay Hastings.

We have yet to find the article online but make sure to pick a copy before next Wednesday when it forever vanishes into the ether. Hopefully this article will put a few more people into the seats and give a boost to what truly is a dynamic, talented scene that is ready for a little more exposure. Let's do this, DC!

We have the article! Click to enlarge

Thanks to Suemedha Sood for shining the light! Read more!